Award

Independent Mediation Service for Education, Health and Care Assessments and Reviews and Disagreement Resolution Service for SEND

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

06 Jan 2023 at 11:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for an Independent Mediation Service for Education, Health, and Care Assessments and Reviews, and Disagreement Resolution Service for SEND. This service aims to provide families with an opportunity to resolve issues related to Education, Health and Care assessments independently before resorting to legal appeals. The procurement process has been completed, with a contract value of £10,000 GBP and a contract period starting on 9th March 2023 and ending on 8th March 2025.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and voluntary sector enterprises to engage in the provision of mediation and consultancy services for the education and health sectors. Businesses in the health and social work services industry category would be well-suited to compete. The Durham County Council, as the buying organisation, aims to engage with suitable suppliers to provide this essential service, offering growth opportunities for businesses in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Mediation Service for Education, Health and Care Assessments and Reviews and Disagreement Resolution Service for SEND

Notice Description

This contract is for Independent Mediation Service for Education, Health and Care Assessments and Reviews and Disagreement Resolution Service for Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). It is a requirement of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years that all local authorities must have in place a mediation information and advice service which is independent of the local authority. This service will offer independent mediation to families and will provide an opportunity to resolve issues linked to requests for an Education, Health and Care Assessment and the outcome of Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan Assessments / Reviews prior to families lodging an appeal with a Tribunal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-074311f8-0525-405b-bd3c-b0a19688b54b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fb9cb2a-25a2-45ba-8fc3-4a86abe0109e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2023 - 8 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHAPEL MEDIATION AND CONSULTANCY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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